Welcome to Mirik, an enticing and mesmerizing hill station of West Bengal. 

Mirik, the youngest hill station of India is at an altitude of 4904 ft between Siliguri and Darjeeling. The peaceful hill resort of Mirik boasts of several delightful picnic spots. The serenity offered by this breathtakingly beautiful hill resort is the most attractive feature of travel to Mirik and it has a rejuvenating effect on the tired urban minds.

Tourism in Mirik

The enchanting lakes and flourishing green forests make Mirik a paradise on earth .The hill station of Mirik is also known for its oranges. Nature lovers may take a walk or hire ponies to travel through the orange orchards. Another interesting option available to the visitors is to take a tour to the cardamom and tea plantations, that adds more beauty to the hill resort.

The most attractive spot in Mirik is the Sumendu Lake. Surrounded by a flower garden and wrapped in forested ridge, this man-made lake offers a relaxing time to the tourists. You can go boating and fishing at this lake. Visitors can also walk around the lake.

Near Sumendu Lake there is a temple of Singha Devi which is frequently visited by religious people. Other temples like Hanuman, Shiva , Kali Mata and Bokar Gompa are places of religious importance.

Another amazing feature of Mirik Tourism is a guided tour at the Thurbo Tea Garden & Factory where visitors can get interesting details of how tea is grown and processed. Mirik also offers the wondrous vista of the Kunchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks that captures everyone's heart. You can have picnics at Rai Dhap. The lake which supplies drinking water to Mirik is close to Rai Dhap. Several view points include Rameetay Dara Viewpoint , Deosi Dara Viewpoint, Kawlay Dara Viewpoint  and Tingling Viewpoint which offer spectacular views of the plains, mountains and lush green gardens as well as sun set and sun rise. 

Mirik is blessed with pleasant summers and chilly winters. The best time to visit Mirik is between March to May and September to November as it is said that with the passage of monsoons, the beauty of Mirik is at its best.

If you are looking to unwind during your tour to India and are looking for some peace and quiet, a trip to Mirik is just what the doctor prescribes!